take pleasure in
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The moments are rare—and therefore gratefully encountered—when John and Adelaide are permitted to take pleasure in the “pure joy” of their playing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
He seems to take pleasure in making everything personal.
From Slate ● Nov. 8, 2025
Harris appears to take pleasure in her fashion choices, whether it be Carolina Herrera and Manolo Blahnik or skinny black jeans and Converse Chucks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2024
But when the preferred outcome does not materialise, they can take pleasure in the joy they have provided to over 50,000 people in the stadium and countless millions watching worldwide.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2023
A grim-faced guard marched beside me, her scowl forbidding me to take pleasure in the expedition.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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